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. ing in this neighborhood. Miss Appleyard spend the week end in town with Mrs. George Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doubt, of Osh- awa, spend Sunday with friends in town. Mrs. Wagner has returned home after spending the winter with her son in Richmond, Va. Old England Lodge, Sons of Eng- - land are holding their annual church parade on Sunday, June 3rd. CADET INSPECTION The annual inspection of Cadets at Port Perry High School took place on Monday, May 7th, at 10 am. The weather was fine and the boys made a splendid showing. Capt. Edwards, Military District No. 2, complimented the boys by saying it was the finest drill he Bo rahi year. He also spoke of the fine school spirit shown on parade. After the inspection the company paraded down town. / In the evening there was a part given by the cadets for the school. the boys appearing in uniform. Blackstock The following is the standing of the pupils in Blackstock Continuation School for the Winter term. Names in order of merit. Form I--Genevieve Ferguson, Thompson, Norma Hoosy, Roy Hock= en, Pauline Ferguson, Myrtle Weath- eralt, Doris Marlow, Russell Batten, Aileen Devitt, Gordon Brown, Verna White, Ferga Johnston, May Graham, Jean Byers. ig II--Dorothy Stephens, Earl Gray, Marwood Dickey, George Mec- Cutcheson, Oliver Smith, oward Abbott, Ross Philp, Lela Mountjoy, Crystal Fallis, Lloyd Beacock, Alice Johnston, Donald Emerson, Vivian Johnston. ' Form III--Hilda Fallis, Dorothy Proutt, Marion Ferguson, Olive Van- Camp, Hazel Mountjoy, Harold Swain, Mabel Argue, Allan Balsam, Evelyn Sanderson, Verne Trewin, Genévieve Beacock, Helen' Fowler, Thos. Abbott. Miss Sybil Smith, and Miss Dorothy Bellman, Teachers. ; : The annual meeting of the Victorian Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Forder on Wednes- day afternoon, May 2nd. The Officers for the year 1928-29 are as follows: President, Mrs, Leslie Graham; Vice President, Mrs. Albert Wright; Sec'y, Miss Esther Strong; Treas.,, Mrs. Art. Bailey; Organist, Mrs. Mervin Mount- jo he program consisted of an instru- mental py Mrs. Mervin Mountjoy and a paper "The Method and Work-of the W. 1." by Mrs. T. Smith. Lunch was served and a vote of thanks tendered to Mrs. Forder for the use of her home and to Mrs. Arthur VanCamp, retiring President for her five years of loving and faithful service. Rev. P. G. Powell preached in To- vonto on Sunday, his services in St. John's church here being taken by Mr. Cook of Bowmanville. Miss Susie VanCamp, Miss Laura Bailey and Mr. Percy Hamilton, of the Peterboro Normal School spent the week end at their respective homes. Miss Florence McLaughlin of To- ronto spent the wek end with her parents, We are glad to report that Mr. Andrew Devitt and Mrs, John Carter, who were quite ill during the past week are progressing favorably. Mr. Lawrence Mountjoy, of the Standard Bank, Port Perry, spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mountjoy. Mr. Beatty and family have moved into the vacant. house owned by Mr. Herb. Hooey. Mr. Beatty is in charge of the new stone crusher placed here by the County and at present operat- ing in Mr. John Larmer's gravel pit. Mrs. Jos. Stevenson, of Pontypool, spent a few days last week at the home of Smith Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson. and family lived some years in this vicinity and their many friends and neighbors will be sorry to learn that they left on Monday for their new home in Winnipeg. The remains of their son Capt. J. Stevenson killed January 5th when his machine crashed in the town of The Pas, Manitoba, and which were placed in the vault in Winnipeg will be buried in Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg on the arrival of his par- ents. Special services were held in the Union Church on Sunday. evening when the following young joovle were enlisted as members: isses Grace Mountjoy, Lela Mountjoy, Elsie Venning, Viola Bradburn. and Irene Groham, Messrs, Arnold - Johnston, Leslie Paylor, Wilbert Hughes. A successful program and exhibition of curios was held by the W. A. of St. John's Church on Friday evening of last week. "Four trunks of curios eame from the W, A, House, Toronto, andwere an education in themselves. Miss Hollingworth in charge of the curios gave a splendid address using a number of living models to exhibit the different costumes. Two playlets, one #n African called Naida and the other Chinese called The Blue Bowl, were interesting and also instructive along misgionary lines. Vocal and instru- mental music varied roceeds amounted to My. Ben. Dunn, of Detroit, is visit- If Your Eyes Bother You-- come to us and see if you require glasses, and get our price. : We can give you just as good service at Det- ter prices. See our stock of gog- gles for driving. = I. R. BENTLEY Optometrist PORT PERRY ONTARIO SEAGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. D. Nairn and little daughter Dorothy accompanied by Mrs. Jas. Rogers, of Toronto, were guests at the home of Mr. W. Rogers on Sunday. 7 Mrs. Goodale of Hamilton is visit- ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Wat- son, Mr. and Mrs. R. Spinks of Purple Hill and Mr. and Mrs. E. Darcy, of Blackstock, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Shunk, on Sunday. Mr. H, Brown returned to To- ronto, on Sunday afternoon after spending a pleasant week with old Seagrave friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollock and little Doris, of Uxbridge, spent Sunday evening with friends here. Mr. L. Sornberger's many friends are pleased to know that he is doing as well as can be expected after his serious operation in Port Perry Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin and family accompanied by Mrs. T. Couch, spent Sunday in Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. H. Warmamaker visit- ed in Blackstock, on Sunday. Mrs. J. Blight has returned from Toronto where she has spent the winter. Our Sunday School Superintendent, Mr. J. Mark,-is looking forward to Mother's Day being a day long to be remembered in our Sunday School. The meeting of the Ladies' Aid will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Shunk on Wednesday, May 16th, and will be in memory of Mother's Day. A special program will be provided. We trust every member will 4) present at this Meeting. Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clarke, visited in Penille on Sunday. . Mps. (Rev.) J. W. Davidson is visit- ing with her daughter, Miss True Davidson, in Toronto, Mrs. J. daughter, Mrs, R. Pollock in Uxbridge. . Mr. and Mrs. E. Butt spent Sunday in Toronto with friends. Born--To Mr. and Mrs. Orval Boe, (nee Reta Sleep) of Bowmanville, 'a son. Born--To Mr. and Mrs. J. McTag- gart, a dhughter, CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION The induction of the new Rector of Port Perry and Brooklin, the Rev. T. A. Nind, is to take place on Wednes- day, May 16th, at three o'clock in the afternoon. The Bishop of Toronto is to take the service of induction. A cordial invitation to all friends is ex- tended. During the summer months the service will be at Port Perry in the morning and Brooklin in the evening. On the last Sunday of each month, however, the order will be reversed. mr) (Hc MANCHESTER Mrs. Grant Christie has returned home from Burgessville, where she has been visiting her sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dobson and Miss Nellie Dobson, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Dobson. Mr. and Mrs. Durward Lamb, of Toronto, spent Sunday at C. Lamb's, Miss Viola Mitchell, of Toronto, is 8 nding a week with her parents, r. and Mrs. Jos. Mitchell, Mrs. Roy Thompson, of Myrtle, spent one day last week with her sister, Mrs. A. Crosier. r. and Mrs. Jess McClintock, of Hamilton, are visitors in the vicinity. The stock market must be looking up--Mr, W. F. Crosier is running tWo trips a day this week. The Creamery - is paying 44e, 48¢, and 40c for Butter Fat. = You can save labor and make more money by send- th s Cafateria lunch was Proll wh 3 . PORT 00. "A | MATRON'S Lamb is visiting with her ¢ the _I§ Susy Ww MUSICAL EVENING A concert under the auspices of the Presbyterian Y. P. 8S. will be held in the auditorium of the church on Fri- day evening, May 11th, at 8 o'clock. Admission 26c and 16¢. erent. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Forman and family wish to thank their friends for their kindness and thoughtful expressions of sym- pathy at the time of their recent bereavement. -- Qa DIED At Port Perry, on Thursday, May 3rd, 1928, Nancy Horton, widow of the late Dugald McBride. At Port Perry, on Sunday, May 6, 1928, Mary Lodema Vickery, widow of the late Robert J. Gregg. In Manvers Township, lot 1, con 8, on Tuesday, May 8th, 1928, Josiah Muirhead, in his 76th year. --r----C0 asm MONTGAGE LOAN WANTED 1st mortgage, 5%%, $4500, high class farm worth $13,000. Box 500, Star Office. ar-- Op ------ NOTICE Parties owning or harbo: from this date are Srboting fom notice that they must procure a license at once or costs will be in- curred. By order of the Couneil, E. H. PURDY, Clerk. NOTICE TO MOTORISTS' Queen street having been set aside as a through street motorists awe warned to observe the stop si or the Jenalty of the law will a orced. The rep 2 of Od England e regular meetin Lodge No. 9, will be Sela on Tuesda May 15th. The Supreme Officers will be present so all members are urged to present and give them a hearty welcome. Wm. Ettey, |tions to hotly: these; By order of the Port Perry Couneil : mrt menss Mr. Henry Parsons. VETERANS OF PRESS EXCHANGE i GREETINGS (Oshawa Daily Times) Mr. H. Parsons, of Port Perry, for many years Editor and Proprietor of the North Ontario Observer, has very kindly sent us a copy of a letter he recently addressed to J. E. B. Me- Cready, of Charlottetown, P.E.L, and Mr. McCready's reply. Both are veterans of the craft, Mr. McCready having' recently celebrated his 90th birthday Nand Mr. Parsons having marked a sithilar milestone on Nov. 18th, 1927. {i We extend our heartygh gentlemen and hope thi re- maining years may be filled) with, peace and happiness. The two letters follow: Port Perry, Ont., April 11, J. E. B. McCready, Esq, Charlottetown, REM. | Canada. Dear Si. We ar. delighted at § universal ~cungratulations 4 upon you from eminent #4 Thos. Blight, Pres Secretary. dent. guished authorities To you build a new Wem Gyproc. fuel economy. board and It Costs No More Fireproof Your Building repair an old one be sure to use "Gy proc also gives quick construction, insulation against cold and heat--and Write for free book, "Walls That Reflect . Good Judgment," interesting infor. mation on home planning with Gyproc, Roc- house or lisher nearly sixty years and editor & | | veteran of the press who antedates | | me in birth and in journalistic work. | Providential Totice that.L have received in. recent. years has been quite ive. salt | have tried to make an large portion of that time. - Fraternally and sincerely, at H. PARSONS. 25 Longworth Avenue, - Charlottetown, P.E.L, H. Parsons, Esq., Port Perry, Ont. 5 My Dear Mr. Parsons: Very pleasing indeed to me it was to receive your more than con- gratulations on the anniversary of my birthday, It was.the more gratifying as the tribute comes from an honored .. Most. heartily do I reciprocate your good words and wishes and I value them highly. I do not doubt that you are bétter entitled than myself to very many of the tributes which have come y I know not. I am amazed t of them that have come @ Provinces, and including the highest sta- e land. "In part it is ex- 'the fact of being a gn; from having lived an approximately equal number of years in the three Provinces of New Bruns- wick, Ontario and Prince Edward Is- land, and having had connection with leading newspapers in each of these Provinces; from having witnessed the first Dominion. Parliament and oc- cupied a seat in the Press Gallery during twenty of the earlier sessions; from personal acquaintance with 'many of the Fathers of Confederation and their great contemporaries, and 80 on. . And how - much of all: this was or accidental? The unexpected by me. Thank Heaven for a host of good and trusty friends who April 14,1998 | and he is really enjoying his quiet home life and writing a dew notes daily for "The Xa ; Your interesting letter outlining something of your own career has led to making this one too long. Sincerely yours, J. E. B. McCREADY. cen Nene. SWINE FOR SALE Pure Bred Yorkshire White, bacon type, year old boars. T. W. Huston, Downsview P.O., Farms. Manager of Boake Girls' and Matrons' $3.50 to $4.25 also some new stodk arriving Satw have been over appreciative. They its Red ful... DR. J. A. MURRAY Office upstairs in Leonard Block Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 98 PORT PERRY ONTARIO BARRED ROCK EGGS FOR HATCHING Eggs from bred-to-lay Barred Rocks at 50c per setting of 15. Apply Mrs. Frank Franklin, Port Perry. 8 hemes FOR SALE My property on Union Avenue, Port 'Perry, en which is an eight i | house, stable and driving shed, three Ti d@arters of an acre of land. Apply to Mrs, M. A. Hall, Cannington, Ont. 4 -- mm---- Ww One or two Boarders, quiet home. Apply at Star Office. TT eee QQ = FOR SALE Mr. W. H. Clark has for and it has Bendix 4-wheel brakes. When you drive the comfortable room . . , the is more powers a Durant 53" you will notics seats . . , the additional leg- great riding ease , . . the two.